Thursday, October 31, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

If you have never had the pleasure of reading the blog, SayNotSweetAnne, you must get over there now! The blog is authored by Kayla, who is a graphic designer, and her blog is overflowing with fun, creative things like costumes, recipes (love the graveyard cupcakes!), things to make for your home, and a gorgeous blog planner, just to name a few! Kayla's blog is turning 2, so today she has a special post on her blog today from her friend, Ashley, that you have to see, it's so cute! Plus she is sponsoring a giveaway!!! You can win a $300 Amazon.com gift card. Perfect timing with the holidays quickly approaching!! So enter below to win, and drop by SayNotSweetAnne to see one really creative paper craft!!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

This Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Mini Cake is the perfect and tasty way to celebrate fall. Topped with Cream Cheese Frosting and sprinkles, they are a great way to round out a dinner party or family get together.

Pour the semisweet chips into a bowl and microwave
on full power for 1-2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds.

Stir the melted chocolate into 1/2 of the batter.

Divide 1/2 of the pumpkin batter between the
prepared pans.

Spoon the chocolate batter over the pumpkin batter.

Spoon the remaining pumpkin batter over the chocolate
batter, and swirl with a toothpick to marble the batter.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until checked with a toothpick.

Beat your cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in
powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla, and add milk to
gain the correct consistency. Remember you will be piping the icing,
so it should be thick.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool completely.

Monday, October 7, 2013

I made these luscious Apple Harvest Bars as a gift for a special friend of the family. They are full of apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans and they are just, oh so good. I was looking to send a gift that said "Autumn", but I wanted a little change from my usual baked goods. These Apple Harvest Bars are exactly what I was looking for!